H-2A Efficiency

Fruit Grower Report
U.S. Representative, Dan Newhouse says current legislation

being considered, the ‘Securing Agriculture’s Workforce Act’ could do so much to help improve the H-2A system.

NRCS water proposal

Idaho Ag Today
Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) in Idaho is seeking proposals to expand the number of eligible watersheds enrolled.

Farm Labor Fix Legislation

Fruit Grower Report
A decades-long problem with ag labor is being addressed in some new legislation recently introduced in the House of Representatives.

New Genetic Tools Bring Value to the Farm

Farm of the Future
Molecular farming has the potential to add a new layer of value to existing operations without requiring major operational changes.

California Pear Harvest Begins and Crop Acreage Reporting Goes Digital

The Agribusiness Update
This year’s first U.S.-grown pears are shipping to retailers and canneries as the season kicks off in California, and USDA is launching a pilot program designed to modernize crop acreage reporting by replacing paper maps with electronic reporting.

Beef Grazing Network Aid and Crop Acreage Reporting Goes Digital

The Agribusiness Update
A new $42 million initiative from American Farmland Trust's Beef Grazing Network aims to help 700 beef producers improve profitability through better grazing, healthier soils and stronger marketing, and USDA is launching a pilot program designed to modernize crop acreage reporting by replacing paper maps with electronic reporting.

Boosting Supply of Natural Sweeteners

Farm of the Future
'Molecular farming' offers a new way to more efficiently produce plant-based sweeteners at scale.

Molecular Farming

Farm of the Future
Some of the world's most popular natural flavors come from plants that are difficult to grow or may only produce small amounts of the compounds we use.

Heat stress in cows

Idaho Ag Today
Heat Stress Management in Dairy Cattle Helps Protect the Bottom Line.

Tech Helps Water Usage and El Nino Possibilities

The Agribusiness Update
A new online computer program helps producers determine whether irrigation systems are applying water uniformly and estimate waste costs, and forecasters are reminding farmers and ranchers that no two El Niño weather patterns are exactly alike.

Technology Decisions and H-2A Continues to Grow

The Agribusiness Update
Rising farm labor costs and depressed crop prices have pushed California farmers to seek labor-saving technology to remain financially viable, and the H-2A ag worker program continues to grow, with the DOL certifying 17% more jobs in the first half of fiscal 2026 than last year.

Georgia Animal Movement Changes and H-2A Continues to Grow

The Agribusiness Update
Georgia Ag Commissioner announces enhanced interstate animal movement requirements for all warm-blooded animals entering Georgia from Texas, and the H-2A ag worker program continues to grow, with the DOL certifying 17% more jobs in the first half of fiscal 2026 than last year.

USDA Researchers Target Poultry House Ammonia

Southeast Regional Ag News
A newly developed indoor air scrubber could improve conditions for both birds and farm workers.

More Beef Imports Could Shift Markets

California Ag Today
A proposed policy change is drawing concern from ranchers across rural America.

Southeast Cattle Producers Watch Beef Import Debate

Southeast Regional Ag News
Ranchers across the region are monitoring possible changes to U.S. beef import policy.

What’s Hitchhiking Into the Southeast?

Southeast Regional Ag News
Scientists say invasive pests are arriving through trade, travel, nursery stock, and shipments.

Farm Bill Benefits

Fruit Grower Report
Many in agriculture were pleased to hear the new Farm Bill passed in the House and is now moving on the Senate.

Schiff’s Farm Bill Vision

California Ag Today
The California senator is pushing for stronger specialty crop support, rural investment, and Proposition 12 protections.

Satellite Expansion Could Broaden Virtual Fencing Use

Southeast Regional Ag News
Halter’s latest rollout targets ranches and grazing operations in remote terrain.

Crawfish Industry Feeling the Squeeze

Southeast Regional Ag News
Imports, labor shortages, and weather extremes are testing resilience.